Will tape BULK ERASER erase a dead HD?
I have an unusable / dead hard drive. It is under warranty. I must return the defective drive. I do not want to leave my data on it naturally. I have a HEAVY DUTY a.c. operated bulk tape eraser that will completely wipe clean any audio tape or any video tape. I am wondering if I apply it to the exterior of my defective hard drive if it will erase the data? PLEASE ONLY ANSWER this question if you are 95% or more SURE that your answer is correct. I have my own opinion, but it is not based on fact. I need to be sure on this as most people would also be.
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Soo... tell Dell forget it. And go to newegg.com and buy a new drive. They won't replace the existing one, but you won't have to worry about problems.
Or bore holes into the drive, or open it and scratch the surfaces of the platters, then send them back.
No, then they'll claim the drive was ruined by you and then charge you for it.
The Sage is 100% correct (>95%). Physical destruction is the only way and is also the norm for regulated industries and the fact there are commercial entities that offer, at a price, physical destruction of hard drives, tapes etc. is a testimonial to the above. You cannot count on anything else. Nothing.
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